PROJECT MANAGER-P.S.I.T.

PROJECT MANAGER-P.S.I.T.

Job Number: 305918

Description

PROJECT MANAGER – Public Safety Information Technology

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Office of Emergency Management and Communications

DUTIES: Under direction, the Camera Systems Project Manager in the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications will be:

Accountable for leading projects and work efforts and deliver on time, on budget and on scope performance.
Responsible for overall coordination, status reporting and stability of multiple, cross-functional projects typically ranging from Camera installations and maintenance, site surveys, overall coordination and vendor interaction.
Manages project team and multiple outside vendors to ensure successful services delivery. Accountable for resolution of escalated project issues and risks.
Manages vendors to ensure project requirements and deadlines are met.
Consults with and collaborates with business executives, business technology executives, program manager, CIO, senior leadership team, portfolio liaisons, IT strategist and project sponsors to create overall project plan, including business and technical elements.
Further duties include planning, managing, coordinating, implementing and delivering project solutions/deliverables that meet camera project requirements.
Performs other related duties as required.

THIS IS A CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE POSITION. CANDIDATE(S) SELECTED FOR HIRE MUST PASS A BACKGROUND CHECK AND A DRUG SCREENING BEFORE AN OFFICIAL OFFER IS MADE. MUST MAINTAIN A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE AND CLEAN CRIMINAL RECORD THROUGHOUT EMPLOYMENT IN THIS POSITION.

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with at least a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Networking Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, Project Management OR in a technical field of study directly related to the responsibilities of the position PLUS five years of project management work experience.

Disclaimer – "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

A copy of your licenses, valid U.S. Driver’s License or training certificates will be required at time of processing, if applicable.

NOTE: This position requires applicants to complete an interview which includes a writing exercise as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position based on the written and oral part of the interview, will be selected.

Education & Employment Verification – Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applications will be accepted.

Residency Requirement: All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.

If you are disabled and require a reasonable accommodation to file your application due to pregnancy or disability, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources at 312-744-4976, TTY: 312-744-5035. You will be required to provide information regarding your request.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago Department of Human Resources

Rahm Emanuel, Mayor Soo Choi, Commissioner

Job Posting: Apr 30, 2018, 5:01:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) – External: May 14, 2018, 4:59:00 AM

BU: 00 | Salary: $88,452.00 ANNUALLY Pay Basis:Yearly